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Courier Mail
Couple charged with murder in case of missing Kiesha Abrahams
By Amy Dale and Clementine Cuneo
From: AAP April 22, 2011 10:58AM
POLICE have located a shallow grave site where they believe the body of missing girl Kiesha Abrahams is located.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/breaking-news/two-arrested-in-case-of-missing-kiesha/story-e6freonf-1226043295920
Couple charged with murder in case of missing Kiesha Abrahams
By Amy Dale and Clementine Cuneo
From: AAP April 22, 2011 10:58AM
- Mum, stepdad charged with Kiesha's murder
- Police locate shallow grave site in bushland
- Kiesha disappeared from her home last August
POLICE have located a shallow grave site where they believe the body of missing girl Kiesha Abrahams is located.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/breaking-news/two-arrested-in-case-of-missing-kiesha/story-e6freonf-1226043295920
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NZ Herald
Missing girl's mum, step-father arrested in Sydney
12:30 PM Friday Apr 22, 2011
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10720894
Missing girl's mum, step-father arrested in Sydney
12:30 PM Friday Apr 22, 2011
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10720894
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Perth Now
Updates: Remains found as Kiesha Abrahams' mother, stepfather charged with murder
By staff writers
From: AAP
April 22, 2011 6:14PM
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/national/two-arrested-in-case-of-missing-kiesha/story-e6frg15u-1226043191911
Updates: Remains found as Kiesha Abrahams' mother, stepfather charged with murder
By staff writers
From: AAP
April 22, 2011 6:14PM
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/national/two-arrested-in-case-of-missing-kiesha/story-e6frg15u-1226043191911
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Sky News (AU)
Arrests over Kiesha
Updated: 06:23, Friday April 22, 2011
http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=604181&vId=2348490
Arrests over Kiesha
Updated: 06:23, Friday April 22, 2011
http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=604181&vId=2348490
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The Telegraph (Aus)
Hundreds mourn Kiesha at vigil
From: AAP April 22, 2011 7:44PM
HUNDREDS gathered at a candlelight vigil in Sydney's west to remember Kiesha Abrahams on what would have been her seventh birthday.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/hundreds-mourn-kiesha-at-vigil/story-e6freuyi-1226043480141
Hundreds mourn Kiesha at vigil
From: AAP April 22, 2011 7:44PM
HUNDREDS gathered at a candlelight vigil in Sydney's west to remember Kiesha Abrahams on what would have been her seventh birthday.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/hundreds-mourn-kiesha-at-vigil/story-e6freuyi-1226043480141
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ABC News
Kiesha's mother and stepfather monitored before arrest
23rd April 2011
The seven-month investigation by police into the disappearance of missing Sydney girl Kiesha Abrahams included electronic surveillance of her mother and stepfather.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/23/3199003.htm
Kiesha's mother and stepfather monitored before arrest
23rd April 2011
The seven-month investigation by police into the disappearance of missing Sydney girl Kiesha Abrahams included electronic surveillance of her mother and stepfather.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/23/3199003.htm
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God bless you little angel may you rest in peace xx
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oh I held out hope ! I am so sorry hearing this news. RIP Keisha.
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SBS
23 April 2011
Hundreds mourn Kiesha at vigil
On what would have been the seventh birthday of missing Sydney girl Kiesha Abrahams hundreds gathered at a candlelight vigil outside her Mt Druitt home last night placing Easter bunnies stuffed toys and other items along the front fence.
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1525341/latest-from-wire/
23 April 2011
Hundreds mourn Kiesha at vigil
On what would have been the seventh birthday of missing Sydney girl Kiesha Abrahams hundreds gathered at a candlelight vigil outside her Mt Druitt home last night placing Easter bunnies stuffed toys and other items along the front fence.
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1525341/latest-from-wire/
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Herald Sun
24 April 2011
Anger, tears and tributes for life lost
ANGER has turned to mourning for little Kiesha Abrahams' short life in the Mt Druitt community.
With mother Kristi Abrahams and step-father Robert Smith charged over the murder of six-year-old Kiesha, local residents said they felt betrayed by the couple who had received endless community support.
"We have to wait and see what happens (in court), but there are so many people who put their lives on hold to help them who feel like they've been betrayed or lied to," one local, Kylie, said.
Kristi Abrahams and Robert Smith made several public appeals calling for the return of Kiesha since she was reported missing on August 1.
Both were charged with murdering the six-year-old after they were arrested by police in a small laneway leading to bushland in Shalvey on Friday.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/anger-tears-and-tributes-for-life-lost/story-e6frf7l6-1226043955320
24 April 2011
Anger, tears and tributes for life lost
ANGER has turned to mourning for little Kiesha Abrahams' short life in the Mt Druitt community.
With mother Kristi Abrahams and step-father Robert Smith charged over the murder of six-year-old Kiesha, local residents said they felt betrayed by the couple who had received endless community support.
"We have to wait and see what happens (in court), but there are so many people who put their lives on hold to help them who feel like they've been betrayed or lied to," one local, Kylie, said.
Kristi Abrahams and Robert Smith made several public appeals calling for the return of Kiesha since she was reported missing on August 1.
Both were charged with murdering the six-year-old after they were arrested by police in a small laneway leading to bushland in Shalvey on Friday.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/anger-tears-and-tributes-for-life-lost/story-e6frf7l6-1226043955320
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Sky News Australia
24 April 2011
Abrahams under 24 hour surveillance
The mother of murdered Sydney girl Kiesha Abrahams has been placed under 24 hour surveillance in prison.
Kristi Anne Abrahams and her partner Robert Smith have been charged with killing the 6 year old in July last year.
Abrahams has been placed in a 'safe cell' at Silverwater Jail.
Her solicitor describes the 28-year-old as being 'immensely distraught'.
She and Smith are due to face court on Friday.
http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=605020&vId=
24 April 2011
Abrahams under 24 hour surveillance
The mother of murdered Sydney girl Kiesha Abrahams has been placed under 24 hour surveillance in prison.
Kristi Anne Abrahams and her partner Robert Smith have been charged with killing the 6 year old in July last year.
Abrahams has been placed in a 'safe cell' at Silverwater Jail.
Her solicitor describes the 28-year-old as being 'immensely distraught'.
She and Smith are due to face court on Friday.
http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=605020&vId=
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The Daily Telegraph
26 April 2011
Tears in the lonely bush for Kiesha Abrahams
THE further into the scrub you go the narrower the tracks get.
The wider tracks give way to smaller tracks until, eventually, there is no track left at all and you find walking through scrub with twigs and leaves underneath until, in this case, you come to an opening of freshly scraped earth.
For four hours on Sunday Alison Anderson walked the trails trying to find this place.
It was necessary because this is the place police believe was the final resting place of Kiesha Abrahams, the girl reported missing by her mother, Kristi Abrahams, and stepfather, Rob Smith, in August. On Friday they were charged with her murder.
The manner of Kiesha's disappearance has affected a lot of people, particularly out Alison's way. None more so than Alison, who was Kiesha's neighbour and who had often thrown a ball back and forth with her as she spoke to her mother Kristi, asking how Kiesha was doing at school, or whatever small talk it was they exchanged when they met at the letterbox.
Alison was one of the first by Kristi's side when Kiesha went missing. Kristi even asked Alison to read appeals for Kiesha on her behalf.
And as Kristi's friends quickly dropped away Alison stayed by her, telling her to stay strong.
Soon, some started turning on Alison as well.
Alison got word of an arrest from a family friend last Friday morning. They had been trying to reach her since 2am, about 30 minutes after Abrahams and Smith had been arrested.
"I threw on some clothes and headed straight to the police station," Alison says.
Who knows what she could do?
By Sunday her thoughts were with Kiesha, and she just had to find the grave and for four hours she walked through the bush without having any luck.
Eventually, a sympathetic detective said: "I'll take you to it." She retook the trip to the grave yesterday.
She started near the lane where Abrahams and Smith were arrested after emerging from the bush early Friday.
26 April 2011
Tears in the lonely bush for Kiesha Abrahams
THE further into the scrub you go the narrower the tracks get.
The wider tracks give way to smaller tracks until, eventually, there is no track left at all and you find walking through scrub with twigs and leaves underneath until, in this case, you come to an opening of freshly scraped earth.
For four hours on Sunday Alison Anderson walked the trails trying to find this place.
It was necessary because this is the place police believe was the final resting place of Kiesha Abrahams, the girl reported missing by her mother, Kristi Abrahams, and stepfather, Rob Smith, in August. On Friday they were charged with her murder.
The manner of Kiesha's disappearance has affected a lot of people, particularly out Alison's way. None more so than Alison, who was Kiesha's neighbour and who had often thrown a ball back and forth with her as she spoke to her mother Kristi, asking how Kiesha was doing at school, or whatever small talk it was they exchanged when they met at the letterbox.
Alison was one of the first by Kristi's side when Kiesha went missing. Kristi even asked Alison to read appeals for Kiesha on her behalf.
And as Kristi's friends quickly dropped away Alison stayed by her, telling her to stay strong.
Soon, some started turning on Alison as well.
Alison got word of an arrest from a family friend last Friday morning. They had been trying to reach her since 2am, about 30 minutes after Abrahams and Smith had been arrested.
"I threw on some clothes and headed straight to the police station," Alison says.
Who knows what she could do?
By Sunday her thoughts were with Kiesha, and she just had to find the grave and for four hours she walked through the bush without having any luck.
Eventually, a sympathetic detective said: "I'll take you to it." She retook the trip to the grave yesterday.
She started near the lane where Abrahams and Smith were arrested after emerging from the bush early Friday.
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Sydney Morning Herald
26 April 2011
Police look at death of Kiesha's brother
HOMICIDE detectives plan to reopen an investigation into the death of Kiesha Abrahams's brother after the arrest of her mother and stepfather on Friday over the little girl's murder.
Ayden, the son of Kristi Anne Abrahams, 28, and her former partner, Chris Weippeart, was believed to have died from sudden infant death syndrome more than a year before Kiesha was born.
But following the arrest about 1am on Friday of Kiesha's mother, Ms Abrahams, and stepfather, Robert Smith, 31, police are considering taking another look at Ayden's death.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/police-look-at-death-of-kieshas-brother-20110425-1du5b.html
26 April 2011
Police look at death of Kiesha's brother
HOMICIDE detectives plan to reopen an investigation into the death of Kiesha Abrahams's brother after the arrest of her mother and stepfather on Friday over the little girl's murder.
Ayden, the son of Kristi Anne Abrahams, 28, and her former partner, Chris Weippeart, was believed to have died from sudden infant death syndrome more than a year before Kiesha was born.
But following the arrest about 1am on Friday of Kiesha's mother, Ms Abrahams, and stepfather, Robert Smith, 31, police are considering taking another look at Ayden's death.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/police-look-at-death-of-kieshas-brother-20110425-1du5b.html
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Courier Mail
27 April 2011
Dad vows dignity for little Kiesha
FITTING FAREWELL: Kiesha Abrahams' father Chris Weippeart and his mother Liz have promised to give the murdered Sydney schoolgirl the dignified farewell she deserves. Picture: Tim Hunter Source: The Courier-Mail
THE mourners will wear purple, the music will be songs from Hannah Montana, and little Kiesha Abrahams will finally get a dignified burial.
The father and grandmother of the murdered schoolgirl on Tuesday said they were determined to give Kiesha a farewell befitting the "princess" she was to everyone who knew and loved her.
Kiesha's mother Kristi Abrahams and stepfather Robert Smith were last week charged with her murder.
Police arrested them at her lonely bush grave on what would have been her seventh birthday.
They alleged she was killed on or about July 20 last year, her body cut up, put in a suitcase and taken by taxi to bushland where her remains were dumped.
Chris Weippeart and his mother Liz vowed to overcome the horrible circumstances of her death by giving her a funeral filled with love and colour.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/dad-vows-dignity-for-little-kiesha/story-e6freon6-1226045186089
27 April 2011
Dad vows dignity for little Kiesha
FITTING FAREWELL: Kiesha Abrahams' father Chris Weippeart and his mother Liz have promised to give the murdered Sydney schoolgirl the dignified farewell she deserves. Picture: Tim Hunter Source: The Courier-Mail
THE mourners will wear purple, the music will be songs from Hannah Montana, and little Kiesha Abrahams will finally get a dignified burial.
The father and grandmother of the murdered schoolgirl on Tuesday said they were determined to give Kiesha a farewell befitting the "princess" she was to everyone who knew and loved her.
Kiesha's mother Kristi Abrahams and stepfather Robert Smith were last week charged with her murder.
Police arrested them at her lonely bush grave on what would have been her seventh birthday.
They alleged she was killed on or about July 20 last year, her body cut up, put in a suitcase and taken by taxi to bushland where her remains were dumped.
Chris Weippeart and his mother Liz vowed to overcome the horrible circumstances of her death by giving her a funeral filled with love and colour.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/dad-vows-dignity-for-little-kiesha/story-e6freon6-1226045186089
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Sydney Morning Herald
27 April 2011
Kiesha's stepfather 'barely says boo'
THE man charged with the murder of six-year-old Kiesha Abrahams has been described as a quiet fellow who barely says ''boo''.
Robert Smith, 31, is being held on remand awaiting his next court appearance on Friday after being charged last week with killing his stepdaughter. Kiesha's mother, Kristi Anne Abrahams, 28, has also been charged with murdering the little girl last July.
But Mr Smith's father, Gordon Smith, who returned to western Sydney on his Harley-Davidson yesterday from a trip to Tamworth, said he hoped his son had nothing to do with ending Kiesha's life.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/kieshas-stepfather-barely-says-boo-20110426-1dv5q.html
27 April 2011
Kiesha's stepfather 'barely says boo'
THE man charged with the murder of six-year-old Kiesha Abrahams has been described as a quiet fellow who barely says ''boo''.
Robert Smith, 31, is being held on remand awaiting his next court appearance on Friday after being charged last week with killing his stepdaughter. Kiesha's mother, Kristi Anne Abrahams, 28, has also been charged with murdering the little girl last July.
But Mr Smith's father, Gordon Smith, who returned to western Sydney on his Harley-Davidson yesterday from a trip to Tamworth, said he hoped his son had nothing to do with ending Kiesha's life.
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/kieshas-stepfather-barely-says-boo-20110426-1dv5q.html
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Mt Druitt Standard
27 April 2011
Breakthrough weekend in Kiesha Abrahams case
DETECTIVES involved in the Kiesha Abrahams disappearance and subsequent arrests of two people at the weekend say they will ``probably’’ re-examine the death of her baby brother, Ayden, who died shortly after his birth in 2003, aged six weeks.
``We probably will do,’’ Detective Inspector Russell Oxford, who headed up the Kiesha strike force, said.
This latest news comes comes when detectives hope to have skeletal remains found in a shallow bush grave identified this week.
The remains were found on Friday morning just hours after the arrest of Kiesha’s mother Kristi Abrahams, 28, and stepfather Robert Smith, 31, in an alley on Freya Cres in Shalvey.
They were subsequently charged with Kiesha’s murder.
The arrests come after officers from Strike Force Jarocin conducted what they described as ``a complex nine-month investigation’‘.
The skeletal remains were taken to Glebe Morgue that afternoon.
http://mt-druitt-standard.whereilive.com.au/news/story/breakthrough-weekend-in-kiesha-abrahams-case/
27 April 2011
Breakthrough weekend in Kiesha Abrahams case
DETECTIVES involved in the Kiesha Abrahams disappearance and subsequent arrests of two people at the weekend say they will ``probably’’ re-examine the death of her baby brother, Ayden, who died shortly after his birth in 2003, aged six weeks.
``We probably will do,’’ Detective Inspector Russell Oxford, who headed up the Kiesha strike force, said.
This latest news comes comes when detectives hope to have skeletal remains found in a shallow bush grave identified this week.
The remains were found on Friday morning just hours after the arrest of Kiesha’s mother Kristi Abrahams, 28, and stepfather Robert Smith, 31, in an alley on Freya Cres in Shalvey.
They were subsequently charged with Kiesha’s murder.
The arrests come after officers from Strike Force Jarocin conducted what they described as ``a complex nine-month investigation’‘.
The skeletal remains were taken to Glebe Morgue that afternoon.
http://mt-druitt-standard.whereilive.com.au/news/story/breakthrough-weekend-in-kiesha-abrahams-case/
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The Courier Pigeon
27 April 2011
Kiesha Abrahams' Father Wants to Know Why She Died
http://thecourierpigeon.com.au/kiesha-abrahams%E2%80%99-father-wants-to-know-why-she-died/851537/
27 April 2011
Kiesha Abrahams' Father Wants to Know Why She Died
http://thecourierpigeon.com.au/kiesha-abrahams%E2%80%99-father-wants-to-know-why-she-died/851537/
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Sydney Morning Herald
27 April 2011
More tests to verify bones are Kiesha's
DNA testing will have to be carried out to determine whether human remains discovered in Sydney's west belong to Kiesha Abrahams.
A post-mortem has been conducted on the remains, which were discovered in bushland in Shalvey, northwest of the family's home, on Friday.
"(But) the results of the post-mortem examination are inconclusive and further tests are to be conducted," a police spokesman said on Wednesday.
"Police are still awaiting positive identification of the remains via DNA testing."
Six-year-old Kiesha was reported missing from her home in Mount Druitt, in Sydney's west, last year.
It sparked a lengthy police investigation which culminated in her mother Kristi Anne Abrahams, 28 and stepfather Robert Smith, 31, last week being charged with her murder.
The spokesman couldn't confirm media reports that the results of the DNA testing would be available in a few days, saying only police wanted them "sooner rather than later".
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/more-tests-to-verify-bones-are-kieshas-20110427-1dwkt.html
27 April 2011
More tests to verify bones are Kiesha's
DNA testing will have to be carried out to determine whether human remains discovered in Sydney's west belong to Kiesha Abrahams.
A post-mortem has been conducted on the remains, which were discovered in bushland in Shalvey, northwest of the family's home, on Friday.
"(But) the results of the post-mortem examination are inconclusive and further tests are to be conducted," a police spokesman said on Wednesday.
"Police are still awaiting positive identification of the remains via DNA testing."
Six-year-old Kiesha was reported missing from her home in Mount Druitt, in Sydney's west, last year.
It sparked a lengthy police investigation which culminated in her mother Kristi Anne Abrahams, 28 and stepfather Robert Smith, 31, last week being charged with her murder.
The spokesman couldn't confirm media reports that the results of the DNA testing would be available in a few days, saying only police wanted them "sooner rather than later".
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/more-tests-to-verify-bones-are-kieshas-20110427-1dwkt.html
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Thanks Twiggy for all this hard work.
It is an awful ending to the search.
It is an awful ending to the search.
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Sydney Morning Herald
29 April 2011
Kiesha's mother and stepfather face court
The mother and stepfather of Kiesha Abrahams will face court charged with the six-year-old's murder.
Kiesha was reported missing from her home in Mount Druitt, in Sydney's west, last year.
It sparked a lengthy police investigation which culminated in her mother Kristi Anne Abrahams, 28, and stepfather Robert Smith, 31, last week being charged with her murder.
A post-mortem examination was unable to determine whether remains discovered last Friday in bushland in Shalvey, northwest of the family's home, are those of the little girl.
DNA testing is now being carried out.
Abrahams and Smith, who are currently in police custody, are expected to make their first appearance at Penrith Local Court on Friday.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/kieshas-mother-and-stepfather-face-court-20110429-1dz7u.html
29 April 2011
Kiesha's mother and stepfather face court
The mother and stepfather of Kiesha Abrahams will face court charged with the six-year-old's murder.
Kiesha was reported missing from her home in Mount Druitt, in Sydney's west, last year.
It sparked a lengthy police investigation which culminated in her mother Kristi Anne Abrahams, 28, and stepfather Robert Smith, 31, last week being charged with her murder.
A post-mortem examination was unable to determine whether remains discovered last Friday in bushland in Shalvey, northwest of the family's home, are those of the little girl.
DNA testing is now being carried out.
Abrahams and Smith, who are currently in police custody, are expected to make their first appearance at Penrith Local Court on Friday.
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/kieshas-mother-and-stepfather-face-court-20110429-1dz7u.html
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Sydney Morning Herald
29 April 2011
Abrahams distraught, lawyer says
Kristi Anne Abrahams appeared composed and managed a wave as she faced court for the first time since being charged with the murder of her six-year-old daughter Kiesha.
But her lawyer later told reporters the 27-year-old mother, on remand at Silverwater Women's Correctional Centre in Sydney, is distraught and "finding it hard".
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/abrahams-distraught-lawyer-says-20110429-1dz7u.html
29 April 2011
Abrahams distraught, lawyer says
Kristi Anne Abrahams appeared composed and managed a wave as she faced court for the first time since being charged with the murder of her six-year-old daughter Kiesha.
But her lawyer later told reporters the 27-year-old mother, on remand at Silverwater Women's Correctional Centre in Sydney, is distraught and "finding it hard".
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/abrahams-distraught-lawyer-says-20110429-1dz7u.html
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Mt Druitt Standard
29 April 2011
Packed court awaits verdict on Kiesha Abrahams case
THE mother of Kiesha Abrahams was calm and showed no sign of emotion as she appeared via audio video link at packed Penrith Local Court this morning.
Kristi Abrahams and her partner Robert Smith were charged with the six-year-old’s murder last Friday, nine months after she was reported missing from the family’s Woodstock Ave, Mt Druitt home.
The matter was adjourned until June 24 at the same court where Ms Abrahams will again appear via video link. A brief is to be served by June 10.
Ms Abrahams’ co-accused, Kiesha’s stepfather Mr Smith did not appear and his legal aid lawyer Chris Brown said he was not required on screen.
She and Mr Smith did not apply for bail or enter a plea and Magistrate David Day formally refused bail.
http://mt-druitt-standard.whereilive.com.au/news/story/packed-court-awaits-verdict-on-kiesha-abrahams-case/
29 April 2011
Packed court awaits verdict on Kiesha Abrahams case
THE mother of Kiesha Abrahams was calm and showed no sign of emotion as she appeared via audio video link at packed Penrith Local Court this morning.
Kristi Abrahams and her partner Robert Smith were charged with the six-year-old’s murder last Friday, nine months after she was reported missing from the family’s Woodstock Ave, Mt Druitt home.
The matter was adjourned until June 24 at the same court where Ms Abrahams will again appear via video link. A brief is to be served by June 10.
Ms Abrahams’ co-accused, Kiesha’s stepfather Mr Smith did not appear and his legal aid lawyer Chris Brown said he was not required on screen.
She and Mr Smith did not apply for bail or enter a plea and Magistrate David Day formally refused bail.
http://mt-druitt-standard.whereilive.com.au/news/story/packed-court-awaits-verdict-on-kiesha-abrahams-case/
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ABC Online
29 April 2011
Protests as Kiesha's mother faces court
The mother of Kiesha Abrahams has appeared in a Sydney court charged with murdering her daughter.
Kristi Abrahams appeared at Penrith Local Court via video link, with her hair tied back and dressed in a green prison tracksuit.
She looked teary but composed, her hand covering her mouth.
During the brief appearance Kristi Abrahams answered yes when the Magistrate spoke her name and gave a small wave to her lawyer.
Her co-accused, Kiesha's stepfather Robert Smith, was not required to appear.
No plea was entered and bail was not applied for.
The case has been adjourned until June.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/29/3203307.htm?section=justin
29 April 2011
Protests as Kiesha's mother faces court
The mother of Kiesha Abrahams has appeared in a Sydney court charged with murdering her daughter.
Kristi Abrahams appeared at Penrith Local Court via video link, with her hair tied back and dressed in a green prison tracksuit.
She looked teary but composed, her hand covering her mouth.
During the brief appearance Kristi Abrahams answered yes when the Magistrate spoke her name and gave a small wave to her lawyer.
Her co-accused, Kiesha's stepfather Robert Smith, was not required to appear.
No plea was entered and bail was not applied for.
The case has been adjourned until June.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/29/3203307.htm?section=justin
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The Daily Telegraph
29 April 2011
Kiesha's parents unwilling to appear
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/abrahams-unwilling-to-appear/story-e6freuy9-1226047147973
29 April 2011
Kiesha's parents unwilling to appear
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/abrahams-unwilling-to-appear/story-e6freuy9-1226047147973
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Re: KIESHA (ABRAHAMS) WEIPPEART - Aged 6 years - Sydney (Australia)
Herald Sun
2 May 2011
Skeletal remains confirmed as belonging to Kiesha Abrahams
•Police deliver bad news to dead girl's dad
•Skeletal remains identified through DNA
•Kiesha's mum, stepdad charged with murder
THE skeletal remains discovered in a shallow grave in Sydney's west have been confirmed as that of allegedly murdered child Kiesha Abrahams.
The six-year-old girl's biological father Chris Weippeart and grandmother Liz were this morning delivered the dreaded news by police.
"We knew this was coming...it doesn't make you feel any better or worse, you just have to keep going the best you can," Ms Weippeart said.
The skeletal remains found at Shalvey, in Sydney's West, on April 22 were taken to the Glebe Morgue for forensic testing and a post mortem examination.
But the initial results were inconclusive, meaning DNA testing had to be carried out to formally identify the remains.
However, results over the weekend confirmed the identity of the remains as that of Kiesha's.
"Chris is coping with the news as best he can... It's yet another blow for him," Ms Weippeart said.
Kiesha's mother Kristi Abrahams and step-father Robert Smith have been charged with her murder.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/skeletal-remains-confirmed-as-kiesha-s/story-e6frf7l6-1226048388461
2 May 2011
Skeletal remains confirmed as belonging to Kiesha Abrahams
•Police deliver bad news to dead girl's dad
•Skeletal remains identified through DNA
•Kiesha's mum, stepdad charged with murder
THE skeletal remains discovered in a shallow grave in Sydney's west have been confirmed as that of allegedly murdered child Kiesha Abrahams.
The six-year-old girl's biological father Chris Weippeart and grandmother Liz were this morning delivered the dreaded news by police.
"We knew this was coming...it doesn't make you feel any better or worse, you just have to keep going the best you can," Ms Weippeart said.
The skeletal remains found at Shalvey, in Sydney's West, on April 22 were taken to the Glebe Morgue for forensic testing and a post mortem examination.
But the initial results were inconclusive, meaning DNA testing had to be carried out to formally identify the remains.
However, results over the weekend confirmed the identity of the remains as that of Kiesha's.
"Chris is coping with the news as best he can... It's yet another blow for him," Ms Weippeart said.
Kiesha's mother Kristi Abrahams and step-father Robert Smith have been charged with her murder.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/skeletal-remains-confirmed-as-kiesha-s/story-e6frf7l6-1226048388461
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